Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) Return on Assets (ROA): 4.64%
Is Freeport-McMoRan Inc.’s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 4.64% is in line with its 5-year average of 4.64%, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.41%–8.95%).
The return on assets (ROA) for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) is 4.64% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 28.53% (3.61%).
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FCX Current vs Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
FCX Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
4.64%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
3.61%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
4.38%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
4.64%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
0.11%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
2.54%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
2.67%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+28.53%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+6.06%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-0.07%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+4153.33%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+82.32%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+74.06%
FCX Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $89.24B | 4.64% | 3.61% | 4.38% | 4.64% |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $99.04B | 14.66% | 9.17% | 3.15% | 3.72% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $74.96B | 9.85% | 10.63% | 10.16% | 9.93% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $72.33B | 8.41% | 8.92% | 7.30% | 4.65% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $61.57B | 5.06% | 4.36% | 6.05% | 6.59% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.05B | 6.54% | 5.47% | 11.79% | 12.86% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $35.38B | 6.70% | 5.90% | 5.57% | 5.36% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) | $18.95B | 3.39% | -0.28% | -3.52% | -1.79% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $18.47B | -0.14% | -0.84% | 3.40% | 3.93% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | $17.30B | 6.21% | 3.77% | 0.53% | 0.64% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
4.6%
ROE
14.0%
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for FCX stock is 4.64%.
- Is Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 4.64% is in line with its 5-year average of 4.64%, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.41%–8.95%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for FCX stock is 3.61%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for FCX stock is 4.38%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for FCX stock is 4.64%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for FCX stock is 0.11%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for FCX stock is 2.54%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for FCX stock is 2.67%.
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 3.79% |
| 2024-12-31 | 3.43% |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.51% |
| 2022-12-31 | 6.77% |
| 2021-12-31 | 8.95% |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.41% |
| 2019-12-31 | -0.60% |
| 2018-12-31 | 6.12% |
| 2017-12-31 | 4.71% |
| 2016-12-31 | -10.61% |
| 2015-12-31 | -26.28% |
| 2014-12-31 | -2.23% |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.19% |
| 2012-12-31 | 8.58% |
| 2011-12-31 | 14.22% |
| 2010-12-31 | 14.76% |
| 2009-12-31 | 10.63% |
| 2008-12-31 | -47.56% |
| 2007-12-31 | 7.24% |
| 2006-12-31 | 27.02% |
| 2005-12-31 | 17.93% |
| 2004-12-31 | 3.98% |
| 2003-12-31 | 3.85% |
| 2002-12-31 | 3.93% |
| 2001-12-31 | 2.68% |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.95% |
| 1999-12-31 | 3.34% |
| 1998-12-31 | 3.67% |
| 1997-12-31 | 5.90% |
| 1996-12-31 | 5.85% |
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About Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is a prominent mining enterprise conducting extensive operations across North America, South America, and Indonesia. The company primarily focuses on the exploration and extraction of key mineral resources such as copper, gold, molybdenum, and silver, alongside other valuable metals. Additionally, it maintains a significant presence in the oil and gas sector. Its diverse portfolio of assets features the notable Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia; numerous sites in the United States including Morenci, Bagdad, Safford, Sierrita, and Miami in Arizona; Tyrone and Chino in New Mexico; and Henderson and Climax in Colorado. In South America, its holdings include Cerro Verde in Peru and El Abra in Chile. Beyond its mineral interests, Freeport-McMoRan operates a collection of oil and gas properties, predominantly situated off the coasts of California and in the Gulf of Mexico, managing approximately 135 wells as of December 31, 2021. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the company adopted its current name, Freeport-McMoRan Inc., in July 2014, having previously operated as Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Copper
- CEO
- Kathleen Lynne Quirk